Jun 29, 2014

Project Ara Work

In order for Project Ara to work, the endoskeleton (the part that connects all the pieces) must be made inexpensively. The current prototype is made out a three sandwiched pieces of aluminum, with data wires running in between. I propose an even simpler model, where the components molded into a high strength plastic. Glass-filled nylon would work great. This Ara incorporates a Geiger counter to measure radiation levels.

The geiger counter block will use this model tube coming in at 34mm long: GMT-06

UPDATE 8/22/2014: I recently got in touch with a gentleman working on an actual radiation module called DO-RA. He explained to me that using a silicon based sensor is much more accurate and power efficient. I look forward to testing it!